there is plenty ok KZN185s around, so borrow an ECU from a fellow owner, go for a drive. You will know instantly if that has fixed your problem. You are right, A340 transmissions seldom give solenoid problems,( though I wouldn't say 'never'). Usually dropping the pan off the trans reveals access to ...

My Surf seems to be intermittently missing out 1st and 2nd gear and pulling off in 3rd while in drive. Have got a (2 minute) diagnostics test done at Aceomatic in chch and the guy reckons the trans solenoids are going faulty and quoted $700 to replace both inc labor but after doing a bit of homework ...

fh2014 wrote:Trans doesn't have a 'hold/auto/power' switch does it?

Not that I'm aware of mate

Not that I'm aware of mate

Just after any advice or feed back on a recent issue with my 96' Surf... Got no power getting to the ground. Pulling off in D is near enough impossible. Have to put her in L to get it moving and basically drive it like a manual. Just 2 + D that is having the issue. Have checked trans oil and few ...